Chili refers to chili peppers, a pungent spice and vegetable used to add a spicy flavor to food, while pepper refers to peppercorns, a common spice used to flavor food, but not spicy. They play different roles in cooking, with chili peppers adding a spicy flavor to food and pepper being used to add other flavors.

You can learn about chili and pepper by looking at the table below:

Difference between chili and pepper:1. Different types:

- Chili (辣椒) refers to chili peppers, a group of pungent spices and vegetables.

- Pepper (胡椒) means pepper, a commonly used spice.

Example:

Chili example: I added some chopped chili to make the curry spicier.

Pepper example: Please pass me the pepper shaker.

Translation: Please pass me the pepper shaker.

2. Different levels of spiciness:

- Chili (peppers) usually have a pungent flavor, and depending on the variety, the spiciness can range from mild to very spicy.

- Pepper is not spicy, it is usually used to add flavor to food rather than spice.

Example:

Chili example: Be careful, this chili sauce is very spicy.

Pepper example: Would you like some black pepper on your pasta?

3. Colors are different:

- Chili (pepper) is usually in bright colors like red, green, yellow etc.

- Pepper (胡椒) comes in black, white, pink and other colors.

Example:

Chili example: These red chilies are perfect for making salsa.

Pepper example: I prefer using white pepper in my soup for a milder flavor.

4. Different uses:

- Chili (辣椒) is mainly used to add a spicy flavor to food and is widely used especially in Asian cuisine.

- Pepper (胡椒) is mainly used to flavor food and add other flavors such as aroma and depth to dishes.

Example:

Chili example: Thai green curry is known for its spicy flavor, which comes from green chilies.

Pepper example: I always sprinkle some black pepper on my grilled vegetables to enhance their flavor.